Pre-conference day with Directors/Supervisors - Growing a Culture of Pedagogical Leadership with Lorrie Baird

Are you a current or aspiring Director/Supervisor? Join us at our pre-conference day workshop - Growing a Culture of Pedagogical Leadership!

REGISTRATION CLOSES APRIL 26

Workshop Description:

The early learning field continues evolve as we deepen our understanding importance of the first years of life.  As we grow our practice we must also embrace a pedagogical approach to leadership. As leaders, we need to reconcile the responsibility between ever ending administrative responsibilities, ensuring program quality and supporting the growth of others.  When we parallel our practice, and focus on principles that move us, we can create a community of learners and build a culture of reflective practice.

• Working from A Place of Vision and Values
• Developing Meaningful Relationships
• Considering the Role of Learning in our Everyday Practice
• Nurturing Dispositions for Learning

Workshop Schedule

Facilitator: Lorrie Baird

Lorrie Baird has been actively working in the early learning field for 30 years. Her experience ranges from Classroom Educator, Director, College Faculty, Curriculum Consultant and now as a Pedagogical Leader and Associate Executive Director with Compass Early Learning and Care (formerly Kawartha Child Care Services) in Peterborough, Ontario.

Lorrie has immersed herself in the early learning field strengthening her understanding of the teaching and learning process. As a pedagogical leader and professional learning facilitator, she believes in engaging educators in reflective practice and ensuring that our work in adult learning parallels that which we want to foster with children. Deeply rooted in a social constructivist approach, her practice is to engage early learning professionals in opportunities to reflect and think together about their work.

Inspired by the educators of Reggio Emilia, Lorrie has been an acting member of the ORA board since its inception and is committed to helping bring others together across our Province that share this same passion for learning.